I don't recall seeing so many bandit signs before, I guess the market has gotten tight even for him.I'm looking for another SFH and the reason why in northern CO is because I feel the economy is stronger (more varied industry) there.

Do you believe any of the Ohio markets are stronger than others, currently?

Wood on floors, maybe engineered (they're actually stronger)  I like Wolf too, but with the modern style and it being in the island, thought induction would be clean. 

"That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger"By: Freidrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

IMO, I'd bump that offer up a tad, around here off the MLS I'd be offering about 159K depending on stronger comps than the internet.

A strong Detroit  means an even stronger Michigan.

Sure there are deals stronger than others, but the returns and financials will bear that out when you actually do your research with POL's documentation.  

Monthly cash flow, appreciation, long term investment, quick flip, etc.Personal Financials - It sounds like you are ahead of the game here, but stronger financial sponsorship will be required for investment property.

Brandy Griffin is right on with her post.Even though the asset managers working for the banks normally give non-contingent cash buyers a built-in inspection period in their disclosures and even though the asset managers couldn't close in 10 days even if their life depended on it, if your offer is a non-contingent cash offer with a quick closing it looks a lot better than someones who is not.I've beat out many competitors even though my offer is cheaper because mine is stronger.

Also there is a much stronger market for the $600 rental.The downside is that you have 4 times as much painting to do, 4 times as many appliances to replace when they die, 4 times as much roofing and the insurance on 4 will cost more than the insurance on 1 or 2, quite a bit more in every state that I'm aware of.